What are three benefits of being assertive?

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anonymous · Answer

Generally speaking an individual who communicates assertively:

    Feels empowered
    Does not feel that they are unjustly controlled by others
    Projects dignity and calmness in their dealings with other people
    Is proactive. They make things happen, rather than reacting or responding to the words and actions of others
    Knows their own rights and responsibilities when they deal with others
    Avoids apologetic dialog or submissive language and tone
    Is able to resist the aggressive, manipulative and passive ploys of other people (Downing, 1995)